Hand buffing/Polishing Technique?

[mcpp66]

I was looking for a video or how to technique regarding hand buffing but there aren't any (or at least I couldn't find it). What is the proper technique? Is it just as simple as using a foam pad (such as a Meguiar's foam applicator) and applying the compound in overlapping circular motions or is there more to it?

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Check these out,

I think in this first one I "write" a lot about working by hand with a lot of details but no videos..

Man versus Machine



This one also has a lot of detail about working by hand,

1-Step versus 3-Step Process by Hand



This one shows a possible problem when working by hand,


Finger Marks


Here's an old short video clip that shows me working with a version of ScratchX by hand when it was still made using Diminishing Abrasives. The new version uses SMA technology but I would still use the product the same way if I were trying to remove swirls and scratches.

60corvette_scratchx2.wmv

[mcpp66]

Mike,

I went to showcargarage.com to buy the DVD but I didn't see anything on that page..........is this DVD still available?

[Bunky]

I wonder if Mike is working on a new DVD....

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Originally Posted by mcpp66

Mike,

I went to showcargarage.com to buy the DVD but I didn't see anything on that page..........is this DVD still available?

The DVD is still available from Richard Lin here,


Just to note, I don't make any money on any sales from this DVD and haven't since 2006. I just wanted to note this so there's no appearance of impropriety.